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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
- Differential ... taken at home, work ... excess (Cushing syndrome ... #HTN #Cardiology ... #Differential #
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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Hypertensive Disorders ... Pregnancy Chronic Hypertension ... patients • HELLP: Syndrome ... of hemolysis, elevated ... #cardiology #differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Workup and Differential ... most pts have HTN ... Workup #causes # ... Differential #Diagnosis
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
AIHA Primary Secondary ... Cold Agglutinin Syndrome ... nose, ears, or fingers ... younger pts) Differential ... #anemia #hematology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Abdominal pain • HTN ... pulmonary infiltrates, hemoptysis ... infiltrates/cavities, hemoptysis ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology